Root and tuber harvesting machinery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of root and tuber harvesting machinery by South Africa reached $3.3 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). Value rose 288% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $839K | 69 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 118 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 164 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 320 t |
Where South Africa imports root and tuber harvesting machinery from
Belgium alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.9M | 58% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.7% |
| China | $19K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.01 per kg, close to the world average of $14.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Root and tuber harvesting machinery exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $457 thousand of root and tuber harvesting machinery in 2024 (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (44%), Saudi Arabia (27%), Kazakhstan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $201K | 44% |
| Saudi Arabia | $122K | 27% |
| Kazakhstan | $48K | 11% |
| Zambia | $33K | 7.2% |
| Malawi | $23K | 5.1% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $7K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.5% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa root and tuber harvesting machinery imports (HS 8433.53): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8433.53: Harvesting machinery: for roots or tubers.
Common questions
What is the value of root and tuber harvesting machinery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported root and tuber harvesting machinery worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 288% on 2023.
Which countries supply root and tuber harvesting machinery to South Africa?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (35%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of root and tuber harvesting machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.01 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $14.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of root and tuber harvesting machinery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export root and tuber harvesting machinery?
Yes. South Africa exported $457 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for root and tuber harvesting machinery?
The HS code for root and tuber harvesting machinery is subheading 8433.53. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8433 page.
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